SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, January 23, 2012 /Stanford Who’s Who/ — Stanford Who’s Who proudly welcomes Kerri J. Koczanowski to the exclusive ranks of premier professionals as a result of her exceptional effort in the arts. Throughout her brilliant professional career, Kerri has consistently demonstrated the vision, dedication and diligence necessary to be considered among the best.

Kerri is an Artist and the Founder of Compassion Art, which was born from a desire to showcase art, as well as contribute in some positive and quantifiable way to local and/or third world charities. Kerri had the initial vision and inspiration to put together a body of art work that depicted Africa and then donate a percentage of actual proceeds to third world charities. She has created a website which serves as a forum for like-minded and aspiring artists to showcase their talents and contribute to causes that they feel passionate about.

Passionate about art since her early childhood, Kerri learned by watching her grandmother, Vera paint landscapes from her living room. For the past 20 years, Kerri has been serious about painting, attending numerous art classes and continuing to learn through some high profile local artists and schools including the Sydney Julian Ashton School of Art.

During her collegiate career, Kerri earned a Diploma in Architectural Interior Design, Certificate in Painted Decorative Finishes, and she most recently studied Commercial Floristry with Pearsons in Sydney. She has been the recipient of numerous awards including the 2007 Master Builders Award for Architectural renovations under 250k, and a National Floristry 3rd place award in 2002 for “Natural Botanica.”